LIFESTYLE INNOVATOR, KOLON
COMPANY OVERVIEW Kolon has played a leading role in the development of the textile industry since 1954. Now Kolon has grown into a large corporation group with 39 affiliate companies. The group maintains an extensive global network through 12 subsidiaries and 19 offices in 6 countries worldwide.
HISTORY 1954
The founding chairman Won-Man Lee established Kolon Trading, an import of textile and synthetic fibers.
1960’s
Kolon became the leading manufacturer of polyester and nylon.
1970’s
Kolon entered the chemical industry and began producing petrochemicals, resins and industrial materials to complement its textile business
1980’s
Kolon participated in some of the country’s largest development projects, including the Olympic Sports Complex.
2009
In 31st of December 2009, Kolon corporation reorganized its subsidiaries to Kolon Industries Inc Kolon corporation became a holding company and the subsidiaries were reorganized to better reflect business mandates and synergies.
ABOUT KOLON INDUSTRIES Since Kolon began as a nylon textile developing company, Kolon has become a legend for revolutionizing Korea’s garment and fashion industry and has expanded its reach into specialty chemicals, pharmaceuticals and more. Kolon Industries, Inc, the biggest subsidiary of Kolon group marked its revenue approximately 4.1 billion USD In 2012, out of which Kolon Industries FnC Organization alone was approximately 1.1 billion USD. Kolon Industries FnC Organization has played a quintessential role in the development of Korea’s fashion industry. Today, it is one of the nation’s leading fashion powerhouses, thriving in providing customers with the most fashionable and reliable products based on best-in-class brand management and business expertise.
KOLON Industries, Inc
Industrial Materials • Tire Cords • Airbags • Technical Yarn • Artificial Leather • SPB • Aramid • Miocell
Electronic Materials • Polyester Film • Positive Photoresist • Nylon Film • Overcoat • Coated Films • BEAD • Light Diffuser Film • Prism Films • Light Diffuser Plate • Micro Lens Film • Light Guide Plate • Dry Film Resist
Chemical • Hydrocarbon Resins • Phenolic Resin • Epoxy Resin • PU/TPU • GRP Products
FnC Fashion & Culture • OUTDOOR • SPORT&GOLF • MEN’S • WOMEN’S • CASUAL • ACC • PREMIUM
PERFORMANCE
Annual Sales Growth
Point of Sales (POS)
1,136 1,017
765
1,096
899 815
304
295
83 2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
* Unit: million USD / 1USD=1,100won (without VAT)
Ranked the 3rd place in the fashion industry in Korea along with continuous rise in sales despite global economic crisis.
Dept. stores (SIS)
Franchise Directly Stores Operated Stores
70 GMS
Outlets
* Unit: Number of Stores
Total point of sales : 1,517 Point of sales in China: 126 Main distribution channels: Department stores, Franchise Stores and GMS
BRAND PORTFOLIO Premium Luxury
Contemporary
Imported Brands
Licensed Brands
Publication Rights
Men’s
Sports
Outdoor & Golf wear Domestic Brands
Golf wear
Women’s
Men’s
Accessory
IMPORTED BRAND
Diffusion line of Marc Jacobs, providing pop art designs with a ‘hippie’ touch to a younger and wider customer base.
Brand born from an American designer. Signature brand by internationally renowned designer who is also known as the head designer of Louis Vuitton.
Marc Jacobs
Opened in 2009 in the heart of Seoul’s fashion district, Dosan Park.
IMPORTED BRAND
Global luxury lifestyle accessory brand famous for its couture shoes and handbags.
Flagship store re-opened in Dosan Park area in 2009.
Most popular brand in Italian casual shoes market. With its superior technologies and Italian design, Geox continues to expand in the Korean market.
Prestigious men’s footwear brand owned by LVMH. Its intricate , delicate design and color have attracted consumers around the world.
Flagship store offers new salon-style store for male customers.
LICENSE BRAND
Launched in Italy in 1978. Known for its rich colors and modern touch, Henry Cottons gives you the perfect British look.
Launched in 1985 in Korea as a licensed brand. With Kolon’s best-class brand management, Jack Nicklaus has maintained its dominant position not only in Korea but also in China.
PUBLICATION RIGHTS
Leading hybrid sports brand, launched in 1981 as licensed brand in Korea. Kolon took over the trademark of Head valid in the Korean market so that Head could enhance its position with high-technology products through constant R&D. Currently renewing the brand suitable for the Korean market with continuous invest in marketing activities through famous celebrities.
Opened flagship stores in 2012 in the main hotspots where young consumers are.
DOMESTIC BRAND
One of representative sports brand in Kolon. With 40years of history behind it, Kolon Sport has been the frontrunner in outdoor lifestyle product market in Korea. Kolon Sport is continuing product development and entering overseas market.
Kolon Sport Culture Station Opened in 2009, the Culture Station offers variety of services and events to customers. Customers can enjoy time here with experiences of cultural life.
Kolon Sport in China
DOMESTIC BRAND
Premium golf brand launched in 1990 when the golf industry was just starting to take rood in Korea. It has been one step ahead of the competition, introducing creative designs and developed products.
Elord Hills Opened its flagship store in 2009. Our customers love for its rare chicness as a golf wear brand.
RE;CODE is a new concept of m’s and w’s apparel completely made by recycling never worn overstock goods. A new fashion culture that is conscious of the environment and giving back and it creates value.
RE;CODE Pop-up Opened pop-up stores in major department stores In 2012.
DOMESTIC BRAND
Launched in 2009, exceptional use of leather and unparalleled unique style and very affordable price quickly established Couronne as a brand with the tremendous growth in business.
Flagship store opened in 2009 in Seoul’s fashion districts Cheongdam. Opened in 2012 in Incheon airport duty free.
Launched in 2003 by Korea’s 1st generation shoe designer. Handmade shoe brand that uses high quality leather and crystals from Europe with popularity among celebrities.
DOMESTIC BRAND
From 2001, by Korean designer subtle combination of contemporary classic and hint of rock has had the elite and celebrities of Seoul and throughout the globe go frenzy.
Launched as Korea’s 1st women’s contemporary fashion brand. The brand established identity through French style fashion storytelling.
DOMESTIC BRAND
Launched in 2009, to create gentlemen’s clothing with unique perspective and contemporary spirit.
Series is a multi-brand store with an urban casual concept. While carrying its own label, you will also find a mix of various international brands.
DOMESTIC BRAND
Merged with Kolon in 2007, it is known for its high quality and luxurious suits. Casual business wear with a modern classic feel.
Affordable menswear Brand with an urban young concept . Maintaining dominant position in value market.
Focusing on mainly with men’s suit for 30-50’s target business men. Brentwood offers New York business style.
Rational menswear brand for target from 30’s to 50’s with traditional casual concept.
GLOBALIZATION_ CHINA
CHINA MAP
Kolon Sport started China business from 2006. One of the fast growing outdoor brand in China. Building brand awareness through press open presentation and all other marketing activities, Kolon Sport will be a leading brand not only in Korea also in China.
Established a branch in Shanghai China in 2002. The first expanded brand from Kolon Jack Nicklaus started business leading the golf wear market in China
Currently running with 93 POS in 18 provinces in China and heading to target 188 POS in 2013.
The women’s casual brand Qua advanced to the Chinese market by establishing a joint venture with the Shanshan group, a leader of the Chinese fashion industry in 2007. 40 POS in China.
GLOBALIZATION
Launched in 2009, customellow quickly became a favorite contemporary brand among the trendy men of Korea. The brand took a step forward and let the world know its name at the Capsule Show in Paris and Pitti Uomo in Italy alongside some of the best high-end contemporary brands and premium street wear labels.
In less than 5 years since the launch of this vintage classic inspired brand, Series has become Korea’s first to join Pitti Uomo in Italy, the world famous Italian trade show exhibition for men’s clothing and accessory collections where only the most up and rising brands are carefully selected to participate.
The brand took the first step through Capsule Berlin and Capsule Paris where all the best high-end contemporary brands are participating. With the concept ‘Recycling & Unique’, Re;Code is co-working with Junky Styling from UK.
GLOBALIZATION
Contemporary accessory brand founded in 2009. Only two years after its launch, Couronne was noticed by Harrods, U.K.’s most prestigious department store for its perfect design mixture of simplicity and femininity and opened up a pop-up store. Also seen at KBEE in Paris, KISS in Japan and Vendome Luxury Show in Paris, the high-end goods trade show in Paris.
From 2003, suecomma bonnie formed a national mania and has launched to HK, Japan, Singapore and other Asian countries and expanding its realm to worldwide markets by participating international scale Trade Shows each season such as Premiere Classe in Paris. Overseas collection lines are distribution in luxury brand stores and currently at Printemps department store of Paris.
DESIGN COLLABORATION
Kolon Sport _ Jean Colonna Internationally famed French fashion designer: Collaborations with world famous brands such as Jean Paul Gaultier and Karl Lagerfeld. Began design collaboration with Kolon since 2010 F/W and launched Kolon Sport’s Travel Line.
Elord_ Sakaguchi Designed apparel/accessory lines for Untitle and Hillclick brands. Began design collaboration with Kolon from 2009 F/W. Unique design and functionality combined with freshness on the Korean golf wear brand.
KOLON FnC OFFICE
GT Tower, 1317-23, Seocho-Dong, Seocho-Gu, Seoul Korea (zip code:137-010)
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